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Adopt and present resolutions recognizing the Solano County Office of Education selectees, Daryl “DJ” Stillwell as the Solano County Classified School Employee of the Year for 2019/20 and Matt O’Reilly as the Solano County Teacher of the Year for 2019/20 (Supervisor Brown and Supervisor Thomson)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Brown and Supervisor Thomson request that the Board adopt and present resolutions recognizing the Solano County Office of Education selectees, Daryl “DJ” Stillwell as the Solano County Classified Employee of the Year 2019/20 and Matt O’Reilly as the Solano County Teacher of the Year 2019/20.
DISCUSSION:
Solano County Office of Education recently announced their selection of Daryl “DJ” Stillwell and Matt O’Reilly as the Classified School Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year respectively for 2019/20 school year.
Daryl “DJ” Stillwell is a custodian at Callison Elementary. He is praised by people at the school for having a strong work ethic and for being an integral part of the school community. Mr. Stillwell has made connections with staff, students and families and goes beyond the job of a custodian.
Matt O’Reilly teaches visual and performing arts, broadcasting, art production and graphic design at Benicia High School. Mr. O’Reilly has been teaching for 10 years. He has engaged his students and created “Panther TV,” a unique variety show that also communicated school information. His students have also created live projects for local businesses, charities, and organizations and participate in film festivals and art shows. Mr. O’Reilly has also mentored dozens of new teachers.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the District 2 FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt these resolutions. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to pay tribute to the Solano educational community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
These resolutions were prepared in conjunction with the Solano County Office of Education, Vacaville Unified School District and Benicia Unified School District.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION